3.5 Months Out - Bleeding

[Looking Ahead 239]

I woke up this morning fo my routine shower and hair washing. When I went to the bathroom soon after, there was alot of bright red blood on the toilet paper and streams of blood in the toilet. I went three other times at home and still the same result. I do have some abdominal pain but I worked out a little harder last night. So I knocked that up the mucle pain from the workout. Just went again from work and no blood, more of just mild stains of blood on the paper. Could this just be hemmoroids or something I should worry about?

[iggychic 1,405]

there are some questions that should ne se. sasked or answered on theinternet.

when blood flows unexpectantly Go to the doctor now!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I would go in a see you doc. There might be a bleed from your surgery that needs to be addressed. Better safe than sorry.

[bettyanne6249 50]

Dorrie, your response was nice and helpful. Iggychic, if you are going to get so annoyed over a question like this, don't respond. Someone who is asking for help doesn't need your condescending tone.

[cherrybombknits 184]

I don't think iggchick was being rude. I think she was trying to impart a sense of urgency. Blood isn't a wait-&-see thing.

Hope everything is okay!

[tparkerc59 334]

Maybe your period is back...I've heard that happens to a lot of women

[jennlhp 39]

It wouldn't be bright red if it was coming from your stomach. Bright red means fresh. It's most likely a hemroid or an anal fissure (tear- from straining) , but just to be sure, call your doc.

[Looking Ahead 239]

Maybe your period is back...I've heard that happens to a lot of women

Hysterectomy in 2003 No periods

[Looking Ahead 239]

I called and left a message for my dr at 630 on her answering machine...no response yet.

Thank you everyone for your responses.

[iggychic 1,405]

I don't think iggchick was being rude. I think she was trying to impart a sense of urgency. Blood isn't a wait-&-see thing.

Hope everything is okay!

thank ypu cherry. i re read that post and while it was riddled with typos (thank you valium) i did mean to impart a strong sense of urgency. this could be a life and deAth thing. a bunch of idiots guessing could lead tothe womans death

[traceyc 89]

It wouldn't be bright red if it was coming from your stomach. Bright red means fresh. It's most likely a hemroid or an anal fissure (tear- from straining) , but just to be sure, call your doc.

Agree. Bright red typically means it is close to or at the opening it is coming out of. This happens to me when I get constipated and have to struggle to go. A lot of times I do not see the blood until the time I go after the initial BM. Calling your doctor is always a good step. You never want to take a chance.

[Alithinos 19]

Definitely get this checked out ASAP. I had something similar earlier this year. It turned out to be hemorroids (getting old is a scourge), but the gastroenterologist also diagnosed me with diverticulosis. You need to make sure it isn't anything more serious. How is your Fiber intake? Are you taking Colace or something similar?

Have you had a colonoscopy recently? I can't imagine the preparation for one post-surgery.

[LA_dreamer 54]

this could be a life and deAth thing. a bunch of idiots guessing could lead tothe womans death

I think most people that ask questions about symptoms on here are not expecting a diagnosis. Most are curious if their current problem is a common side effect or are wanting some sort of reassurance while waiting to hear from the doctor. Any symptom (even a headache) could potentially be life or death thus no one should ask ANY symptom related question on this forum. The rest of us idiots may kill them by just offering our experience with similar situations.

To the OP... a little bit of blood can look like a massacre in the toilet. I agree that it is most likely hemorrhoids or fissures but it does have potential to be a mass. The doctor can refer you for a colonoscopy or other diagnostic test to find out.

[Looking Ahead 239]

I had a colonoscopy about 4 years ago. It was fine. Not taking Colace. It has stopped since this morning but did gi give me a scare. If it starts up again, I'll have it checked...who do I go to? Family dr or gyno dr?

[LA_dreamer 54]

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Depends on your insurance. As long as you don't have a "primary" doc that you have to see for a referral either can get you where you need to go. If it is rectal (not vaginal) a family doctor would be my personal choice. But if more comfortable with your GYN call em and ask if they can help. Talk to or leave a msg for the nurse at either... they can advise you from there once they speak with the doctor.